Amorim would like United to build up with a genuine three at the back, rather than the four it has been when protection is the first priority. At Anfield, United took the lead because Martinez sensed a moment to press high, snapping into Mohamed Salah to win the ball and then stay up to receive Fernandes’ slipped pass.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has blamed tiredness for his players’ ineffective and uninspiring performances in their 3-1 win over Southampton.A sensational late hat-trick from Amad

Amad spoke in the mixed zone after the game and said: "I feel very good, so happy to score my first hat-trick, especially at Old Trafford, but the most important thing is the win

Ruben Amorim said he will learn more about his players when they face Southampton than during the performances against Liverpool and Arsenal.

Ruben Amorim is expecting to find out more about his Manchester United players against Southampton than he did in games with Liverpool and Arsenal. United produced two of the better performances under their new head coach in recent weeks in the 2-2 draw with Liverpool in the Premier League before beating Arsenal in the FA Cup third round,

Sir Jim Ratcliffe was back at Old Trafford for the first time in two months to see Man United win late on against Southampton.